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Travis County Commissioners Court Agenda Request WS Item 1 WS Item 1 Travis County Commissioners Court Agenda Request Meeting Date: August 29, 2013 WORK SESSION Prepared By/Phone Number: David Salazar, 854-9555 Elected/Appointed Official/Dept. Head: Samuel T. Biscoe Travis County Judge Commissioners Court Sponsor: Judge Biscoe AGENDA LANGUAGE: DISCUSS TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AND UPDATE ON TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL DEVELOPMENTS. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY OF REQUEST AND ATTACHMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES: FISCAL IMPACT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING: REQUIRED AUTHORIZATIONS: The Future of Transportation and Economic Development in Texas Executive Committee Rose Cannaday Chair July 19, 2013 Councilmember, City of Irving Gary Fickes The Honorable Samuel Biscoe Co-Chair Commissioner, Tarrant County County Judge Kenny Mallard Travis County Vice Chairman Commissioner, Brazos County P.O. Box 1748 Paul Lovier Vice Chairman Austin, TX 78767 Judge, Franklin County Tim Welch Secretary RE: Invitation to join the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation Councilmember, City of North Richland Hills (THSRTC) Tim Campbell Treasurer Councilmember, City of Garland Dear Judge Biscoe, Members & Associate Members Pat McCoy Commissioner, Bowie County When President Eisenhower signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act on June 29, Ann Horton 1956, he began a new epoch in the history of America. Through this historic piece of legislation, the Mayor Pro Tem, City of Bryan coasts came closer together because dependable highways allowed efficient and timely movement of William D. Tate goods and people. Mayor, City of Grapevine Edith Omberg Mayor, City of Hillsboro In our lifetime, the emergence of high-speed rail technology will revolutionize transportation and Stephen Lindsey commerce in America and in Texas in a similar way. For Texas specifically, the second largest state Councilmember, City of Mansfield, TX in the Union will become strikingly smaller-distances shrink as travel speed accelerates. Travel times John Terrell from the DFW Metroplex to Houston and Austin and San Antonio will be less than ninety minutes. Mayor, City of Southlake Mary Lib Saleh Mayor, City of Euless High-speed rail is defined as passenger trains capable of operating at speeds in excess of 200 miles Resource & Cooperating Agencies per hour, for companies, this dramatic shrinking of travel times opens up new possibilities for L.D. Williamson employers, workers and customers alike to access new opportunities, and rethink where and how Executive Director Ark-Tex Council of Governments they live, work and shop. Tom Wilkinson, Jr. Executive Director Numerous countries have demonstrated that by embracing and developing true high-speed intercity Brazos Valley Council of Governments passenger rail, their ability to reduce traffic congestion, promote higher-density sustainable David Cleveland Executive Director development, assist economic development, and improve air quality and travel efficiency is East Texas Council of Governments dramatically enhanced. In countries around the world high-speed trains have succeeded, and Kenneth Simons Executive Director enhanced all modes of travel by connecting major airports, cities and population corridors. Many of Heart of Texas Council of Governments these successful countries have sent representatives to Texas, studied our state, and believe their Jim Reed successful technology will work here. Executive Director, Central Texas Council of Governments Da Hsuan Feng, Ph.D. The efforts to bring safe, fast, and energy-efficient high-speed passenger rail to serve the State of Vice President National Tsing Hua University Texas have entered a new and rapidly evolving phase of development. Carroll Robinson Associate Dean Texas Southern University Recent actions signal that high-speed passenger rail (HSR) is closer than ever to becoming a reality Elton E. Stuckly, Jr. in Texas, and the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC) has quickly President, Texas State Technical College established itself as the preeminent voice for high-speed rail across this state. Many consider Keith McFarland THSRTC’s unique Texas T-Bone alignment, with its extensions into Arkansas, Louisiana, and President, Texas A&M University – Texarkana Oklahoma along the federally designated corridors, an ideal candidate to champion the technology in Dr. Dan Jones the United States. We believe that you can play a significant role in helping us make this a reality. President, Texas A&M University – Commerce R. Bowen Loftin THSRTC’s mission is to connect the major population centers of the state: Dallas-Fort Worth, President, Texas A&M University – College Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, through the “Texas T-Bone” alignment. The Texas T-Bone is a Station much more cost competitive and efficient corridor and serves a larger population than the previously Gary Fickes Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition proposed and antiquated Texas Triangle from the early 1990s. The “Texas T-Bone” also links a much greater percentage of our population at less cost because it spans a shorter distance. Meanwhile, it facilitates our military’s need for quicker deployment of personnel, equipment, and munitions. DEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. Public Policy Consultants 8080 Park Lane, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75231 Phone: 214.750.0123 Fax: 214.750.0124 The Future of Transportation and Economic Development in Texas What is THSRTC? THSRTC is a not-for-profit corporation created and owned by its numerous member cities, counties and other transportation related organizations. Our distinguished members share a legitimate concern for the future of transportation and the quality of life along these strategic corridors and a willingness to proactively pursue the development of a HSR network that will be seamlessly integrated into existing and future transportation systems to transform passenger travel and stimulate economic development for generations to come. Led and directed by cities and counties, THSRTC has developed a business plan and performance and design standards that prioritize the mobility and planning needs of the communities and stakeholders along the Corridor. Global Outreach Program. THSRTC has been executing an extensive outreach program for both domestic and international businesses. This focus arose from the realization that the Federal and State governments will be unable to assist in funding high-speed rail projects. The international business community’s knowledge, resources and financing capabilities are a key to success for the THSRTC vision as we seek to leverage their expertise in bringing high-speed rail to Texas. The THSRTC model - a model that is widely used with other modes of transportation including seaports and airports - presents the best financing system for bringing high-speed rail to Texas. The Financing Model that THSRTC advocates for requires no new taxes. Using a public private partnership between local cities and counties and developers, there will be no need for Federal or even State funds for the project. The private developer will carry the risk, and the citizens of the State of Texas will reap the benefits. THSRTC has wide-ranging and high-ranking support. In addition to building a stable foundation of city and county membership, THSRTC has gained immense support for the Texas T-Bone at the local, state, and federal levels of government, as well as from our military. We have an established caucus supporting us in the Texas Legislature and in the U.S. Congress. THSRTC: Providing you a seat at the table. As more and more important decisions regarding project financing, governance, alignments, station locations, and development strategies are made in the coming months, it is especially important that all stakeholders be sufficiently represented. Please join us at our Regional Quarterly Meetings, held each quarter in cities across the state. These meetings provide the opportunity for our member cities and stakeholders to come and work together to bring the best possible high-speed rail system to the citizens of Texas. Please join THSRTC. We need your help. It is now more important than ever that those cities, counties, businesses, and institutions along the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor and those in the international community create and sustain a collective focus on making this project a champion for high-speed rail in the U.S. We believe that you can and should be a valuable partner in this effort, and we strongly encourage you to consider active membership in our organization. Your knowledge and presence is essential to our success. It is our hope that we can work together to provide the best high-speed rail service in the world to the great State of Texas. Travis County’s membership dues are $50,000 for FYE 2014. We would like to schedule a meeting with you to discuss this opportunity, a partnership with THSRTC. Russell Schaffner, Sr. Public Policy Consultant or Public Policy Consultant, Matt Brasseaux will contact your office to schedule a formal briefing. Should you have any questions or desire additional information, prior to a scheduled formal briefing on this opportunity, please contact Russell at Dean International, Inc. at 214.750.0123 or at [email protected] or Matt at 214.750.0123 or at [email protected]. Best Regards, Rose Cannaday Gary Fickes Councilmember, City of Irving Commissioner, Tarrant County THSRTC Chair THSRTC Co-Chair WWW.THSRTC.COM DEAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. Public Policy Consultants 8080 Park Lane, Suite 600,
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